An Odyssey for Our Own Time
admin Christopher Nolan<em> </em>presents a very human hero to a culture that desperately needs one.
July 2026
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The Preacher
Wes Moore isn’t here to save the Democratic Party.
How Netanyahu Lost America
The prime minister, a self-styled expert on the U.S., has shattered his country’s standing.
Reading the Bible in School Is Good
Everywhere you look in American history, you will find the language, stories, and concepts from the Bible.
People Around the World Are Talking Less
A recent study found that people spoke fewer words a day in 2019 than in 2005. Why?
Would You Go Back to a Time Before Smartphones If You Could?
Turns out, looking back is also about looking forward.
The MAGA Movement’s New British Crush
Rupert Lowe understands what the American right wants to hear.
Christopher Nolan’s God-Haunted Odyssey
The director’s adaptation explores biblical themes and symbols that aren’t present in Homer’s poem.
The Problem With Shutting Down ICE in Blue States
Trump officials are happy to ship immigrants elsewhere.